Melvyn L.

Chief Pilot

Blantyre, Malawi

Experience

Apr 2024 - Oct 2025
1 year 7 months
Blantyre, Malawi

Chief Pilot

Bring Me Hope Foundation

  • Conducted maintenance activities and airspace coordination for flight testing operations.
  • Oversaw a fleet of Titan and fixed-wing UAVs, ensuring operational readiness, flight safety, and compliance with Malawian aviation regulations.
  • Collaborated with leadership on mission design, operational planning, and expansion strategy for drone logistics within Malawi’s southern region.
  • Developed flight operation manuals, risk assessments, and performance reports to support data-driven decision-making.
Oct 2021 - Mar 2023
1 year 6 months
Kasungu, Malawi

Pilot & Aircraft Technician

Wingcopter GmbH

  • Operated and maintained Wingcopter drones for healthcare delivery across Kasungu, Ntchisi, and Salima districts.
  • Conducted pre- and post-flight checks, maintenance, and airspace coordination for BVLOS operations.
  • Contributed to scaling Malawi’s national drone network by improving operational reliability and team training.
  • Supported Wingcopter’s partnership projects with the Ministry of Health and UNICEF for medical logistics.
Jan 2021 - Sep 2021
9 months
Nsanje, Malawi

Pilot & Aircraft Technician

Swoop Aero

  • Executed aerial missions for medical supply transport to rural health centers in Nsanje and Chikwawa.
  • Assisted in network expansion, flight planning, and ground station setup.
  • Maintained strict compliance with DCA Malawi’s drone safety and radio communication standards.
  • Strengthened last-mile delivery reliability through optimized flight routes and mission planning.
Jan 2020 - Dec 2020
1 year
Kasungu, Malawi

Drone Specialist (Wildlife Surveillance & Conservation)

Swexan Technologies AB

  • Trained wildlife rangers on drone operation for anti-poaching and surveillance missions.
  • Supported conservation technology integration to monitor wildlife habitats and detect illegal activities.
  • Developed training materials and implemented protocols for efficient and ethical drone deployment.

Summary

Innovative and results-driven drone operations leader with a strong foundation in business administration, logistics, and aviation technology.

Over five years of experience leading UAV operations for humanitarian logistics, coordinating nationwide drone programs with Swoop Aero, Wingcopter, and Bring Me Hope Foundation.

Combines an MBA in Management with hands-on expertise in flight operations, safety, and drone maintenance to deliver measurable impact in medical logistics, environmental monitoring, and rural accessibility.

Languages

English
Advanced
Chewa
Advanced

Education

Oct 2022 - Jun 2024

East and Southern African Management Institute

Master of Business Administration · Business Administration · Malawi

Oct 2015 - Jun 2019

Catholic University of Malawi

Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration & Commerce · Business Administration & Commerce · Malawi

Certifications & licenses

CAT-10 Dangerous Goods Certification

Certificate In Drone And Data Technology

Radio Telephony License

Remote Pilot License

Department of Civil Aviation Malawi

Trusted Operator Program (TOP) Level 1

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